Jesse

I am a graduate of the University of Oregon, where I received my BA in human physiology and Spanish. Currently, I am a graduate student at California State University, Long Beach, where I am studying to earn my doctorate of physical therapy (DPT). After graduating, I worked in special education at he elementary and high school levels. It was during this time that I first began tutoring Spanish, to high school and university students. What drew me to tutoring Spanish was that it not only allowed me to maintain my Spanish after graduating, but also gave me a chance to share my the experiences I had gained while traveling the Spanish-speaking world (Mexico and Spain). I chose to tutor math as well, after offering one-on-one and small group academic support in special education; seeing my students understand concepts that were previously challenging, gave me a sense of satisfaction that was hard to equal. While I tutor Spanish and math, I prefer Spanish, due the travel opportunities learning Spanish affords.
With respect to my tutoring style, I like to let the student guide the session, with me acting as a moderator and teacher, rather than a disciplinarian.
Outside of tutoring, I enjoy weight lifting and being physically active, traveling, spending time with family, reading.